Serena Williams Makes History as 1st Athlete to Make Forbes’ Self-Made Women List
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- June 5, 2019
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Tennis star, Serena Williams has made history yet again as she has become the first ever athlete to be named on Forbes’ list of the World’s Richest Self-Made Women.
Forbes estimates Williams’ wealth to be $225 million, which the magazine reports she earned mostly off the court. In the past five years, she’s invested in 34 start-ups, with 60% of Williams’ investments going to companies led by women or people of color.
“What better way to preach that message?” Williams said to Forbes, referring to her investment portfolio.
In April, the tennis pro also launched her own brand, Serena Ventures, which helps to fund other start-ups and launch her own companies.
“I want to be a part of it,” Williams told Forbes. “I want to be in the infrastructure. I want to be the brand, instead of just being the face.”
She also shared the news via Instagram
